1. Introduction
At the end of its life cycle, dispose of this product in accordance with local and national disposal
regulations. Read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service
Thank you for buying the CHA008! If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
Your CHA008 should include: one digital display power capacitor, two mounting brackets, one set of tools and this
manual.
WARNING: This power capacitor may explode and cause serious injury if used or connected improperly. Do not expose
the capacitor to voltages higher than specified in this manual. Do not expose the capacitor to direct sunlight or extreme
temperatures.
2. Specifications
• Digital power capacitor 1fd
• Dimensions: 255mm x Ø78mm
3. Operation
The digital display capacitor is an energy storage device and is designed to supplement power supply during high
current demands to audio amplifiers. An example of such a demand is when the music hits a low bass transient. It is
capable of storing a large amount of energy which can be discharged very fast when needed.
This makes the power capacitor a logical addition to audio systems since automotive batteries are not designed to
deliver the current required in high power car audio installations.
Another feature of the digital display capacitor is that it filters the car's AC voltage induced by the amplifier's power
supply. This can otherwise cause audible noise in the sound system of the car.
4. Installation
1) Install the power capacitor as close to your amplifier as possible for maximum performance. The ideal
location is one that allows short wiring runs while keeping the capacitor somewhat isolated from the heat
created by the amplifier.
2) Keep the positive as short as possible and connect it to the amplifier's battery supply cable. Use a high
performance distribution block to create a splice into this cable.
3) Do not install fuses in the wire between the power capacitor and the amplifier. Instead, make sure that there
is an appropriate fuse at the battery for the main supply cable.
4) Do not ground the capacitor directly to the amplifier ground terminal or ground cable (see fig. below). Keep
the ground cable as short as possible and connect it directly to the vehicle's chassis at a bare metal surface.
Make sure that the positive and the negative wires to the capacitor have the same gauge as the amplifier's
power wires. High performance 8 or 10AWG OFC power cables are a good choice.
CHA008
CHA008 – DIGITAL POWER CAPACITOR
1. Distribution Block
2. In-Line Fuse
3. Power Capacitor
4. Amplifier
5. Battery
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